General Maintenance; Maintenance; Replacing The Cutting Blade - EarthWise 60418 Manual Del Usuario

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use
of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
If environment is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage
from various types of commercial solvents and
may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths
to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Periodically check all nuts and bolts for proper
tightness to ensure safe operation of the mower.
Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or
around the motor cover. Wipe the mower clean
with a dry cloth occasionally. Do not use water.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated
with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant
for the life of the unit under normal operating
conditions. Therefore, no further bearing
lubrication is required.
At the beginning and end of each mowing
season:

Lubricate the springs on the rear discharge
door with light oil.

Lubricate the height adjustment lever and
related hardware with light oil.

Remove the wheels and lubricate the
surface of the axle bolt and the inner
surface of the wheel with light oil.

Remove the blade and blade hub assembly
and lubricate the motor shaft with light oil or
engine oil. See Replacing the Cutting
Blade for instructions on removing the
blade.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or
wrapping the cutting edges of the blade with rags and other
material when performing blade maintenance. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
DANGER:
Before performing any maintenance, make sure the battery
is removed from the battery compartment and the switch
key is removed. Failure to heed this warning could result in
serious personal injury.

REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE

See figures 12 and 13
NOTES: Only use identical replacement blades

Stop the motor and remove the switch
key. Allow the blade to come to a complete
stop. Remove battery from the battery
compartment.

Turn the mower on its side

Wedge a block of wood between the blade
and mower deck to prevent the blade from
turning.

Loosen the blade nut using a 15mm wrench
or socket (not provided)

Remove the blade nut, spacer, blade
insulator, and blade

Make certain the fan assembly is pushed
completely against the motor shaft.
WRENCH
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BLOCK OF WOOD
BLADE
Fig. 12